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2 The result is the proposed "Water Resources Initiative" (attached), which was adopted by the CFE as a whole on February 14th with a request to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for consideration of implementation, The proposed Water Resources Initiative features the following components, in three major areas: Droughts and Floods 1, Planning and creation of an observation well network to increase available knowledge and data about the impact on ground water supplies from drought 2, Perform studies of stream base flow, which is the groundwater component of stream flow, to assist in water supply management 3. Research and analysis of new Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain mapping to assess land use impacts created by flooding Ground-Water Contamination 4, Further research on elevated radon findings in some ground water samples from the United States Geological Survey studies of 1996/2001 5. Additional sampling for organic contamination to augment the samples of 2001 and confirm/verify the findings 6, Create an inventory of ground-water contamination incidents based on County/State/Federal reports, including site checks and evaluations of possible contaminant plume development Resource Evaluation, Public Service and Education 7. Provide a resource to assist citizens with information and assistance an well drilling and construction 8. Provide technical assistance to citizens, departments and boards regarding ground- water quality and quantity studies and issues, including assessments of recharge areas for new developments 9, Management of the existing and expanding ground-water database, including statistical analysis and mapping On February 24th, the CFE held a joint meeting with the Board of Health to discuss this topic and other matters of mutual interest, The two boards agreed that any such project would need close coordination, and that further elaboration and understanding of the proposed activities -and more specific information about the nature of existing duties and responsibilities -was desirable. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receipt of the information. If the Board would like to consider pursuing the findings of the proposal, this could result in either a possible new staff position and other related costs or a temporary position to begin laying the groundwork for some of the activities proposed. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation.